Cultural references of Chronic fatigue syndrome

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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, popularly known as Chronic fatigue syndrome, has been an occasional subject of cultural reference.


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  • A 1989 episode of The Golden Girls ("Sick and Tired") dealt with Dorothy developing the illness and trying to cope with doctors who told her it was mental. Bea Arthur (who played Dorothy) wanted to raise social awareness of the issue.[2]
  • In the first series of Alan Partridge, during a meal with the head of the BBC Alan suggests a program he has thought of involving the illness Knowing ME Knowing You. "You've got to keep the energy up."
  • In the premiere episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer ("Welcome to the Hellmouth"), popular girl Cordelia remarks, "My mom doesn't even get out of bed anymore. And the doctor says it's Epstein-Barr. I'm like, pleeease! It's chronic hepatitis, or at least chronic fatigue syndrome. I mean, nobody cool has Epstein-Barr anymore."

[edit] References

  1. ^ Lawson-Borders G., Harter L. M., Japp P. M., Beck C. S. (2005). Narratives, Health, and Healing: Communication. Routledge, 130. ISBN 0805850317. 
  2. ^ Huryk Harry (2007). The Golden Girls - The Ultimate Viewing Guide, 59. ISBN 1411685288. 

[edit] External links

Chronic fatigue syndrome at the Open Directory Project

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